Automation Engineer - DCS

R.E. Mason•Rocky Mount, NC

About The Position

The Automation Engineer contributes to R.E. Mason’s Project Execution Team by developing, delivering, and commissioning process control systems and solutions for industrial customers. The role uses Emerson technologies, including DeltaV Distributed Control System (DCS), Asset Management System (AMS), and other Emerson solutions. It also provides aftermarket lifecycle and staff augmentation support, such as modifying existing control strategies, implementing small expansion projects, and assisting with process optimization. The engineer implements and tests control strategies and related system components, develops design documentation, supports acceptance testing and customer-site startup and commissioning, and troubleshoots system hardware, software, networks, and instrument bus technologies. Additional work includes configuring wireless field networks, historians, reporting, and process modeling and simulation. The role may require working independently on-site at a customer location. R.E. Mason is a 100% employee-owned Emerson Impact Partner serving North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. Its customers operate in industries including chemical, pharmaceutical and life sciences, power and utilities, food and beverage, and pulp and paper. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of required pre-employment and, where applicable, ongoing drug testing.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or a related discipline.
At least 1 year of relevant experience working with DeltaV or a similar DCS.
Experience with Microsoft Office.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to meet project team commitments and deadlines.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to work independently and be self-directed, self-motivated, and detail-oriented.
Customer-focused approach.
Organized and reliable, with demonstrated integrity.
Must be a United States citizen and have a valid driver’s license.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including lifting up to 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience with additional control systems or PLCs.
ISA S88 experience.
Understanding of regulated or validated systems.
Prior experience in a relevant manufacturing environment.
Windows Server 2016/2019 and network troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

Implement DeltaV DCS control strategies that interface with and control plant equipment such as valves and pumps.
Configure and test control and equipment module classes and instances.
Configure and test batch control strategies, including phase classes and recipes.
Configure custom dynamos, graphic displays, and trends.
Develop system design documentation for continuous and batch process control applications.
Support Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and Software Acceptance Tests (SATs).
Support startup and commissioning activities at customer sites.
Troubleshoot system hardware, software, networks, and instrument bus technologies.
Configure and commission wireless field networks.
Configure DeltaV Continuous Historian and integrate it with third-party historians such as OSI PI.
Develop custom shift, environmental, or production reports for plant maintenance and operations personnel.
Configure process modeling and simulation using Mynah MiMic software and DeltaV.
Work independently on-site at a customer location.
Provide aftermarket lifecycle and staff augmentation support, including control strategy modifications, small-scale expansion projects, and process optimization assistance.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) participation.
Retirement plan with a Safe Harbor contribution.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
Paid leave options including vacation, sick leave, personal leave, R.E. Mason Way Half Day, jury duty, and bereavement leave.
Paid parental leave.
Paid company holidays.
Career Development Program.
Retirement and Financial Wellness program.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Alternative or hybrid work schedules.